CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: Banner Thunderbird Medical Center

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72170
Insurance Median: $117
Cash Discount Price: $91
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.10x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center is $117. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $91. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5555 West Thunderbird Road, Glendale, AZ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$91

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$117

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$106.81

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $106.81 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $91 (85%)

Insurance Median: $117 (110%)

Cash: $91 (85% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $117 (110% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $106.81 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$31 - $113	29%
Mercy Care	$73 - $113	68%
Arizona Physicians Ipa	$79 - $113	74%
Banner University Health Plan	$79 - $113	74%
Health Choice Arizona, Inc.	$79 - $170	74%
Health Net	$79 - $168	74%
Aetna	$113 - $205	106%
Banner Health	$113	106%
Care 1St	$113	106%
Cigna	$113 - $245	106%
Gila River Health Care Corporation	$113	106%
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan	$113	106%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp - Va Ccn	$113	106%
UnitedHealthcare	$113 - $552	106%
Upmc Health Plan	$113	106%
Wellpoint	$113	106%
Humana	$117	110%
Carelon	$119	111%
Devoted Health Services	$119	111%
Arizona Priority Care	$125	117%
Gold Kidney Health Plan	$125	117%
Hospice Of The Valley	$125	117%
National Healthcare Solutions Inc (Nhsi) And Vip Universal Medical Insurance Group (Vumi)	$160	150%
Plotkin Health	$160	150%
Oscar Health Plan	$187	175%
Quiktrip Corporation	$192	180%
Arizona Medical Network	$249	233%
Provider Network Of America	$267	250%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $91.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 72170.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Banner Thunderbird Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 72170.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.